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The confirmed Newcastle team v Aston Villa has now been announced.
Newcastle United hoping to get the season off to a perfect start.
A nightmare visit here in April with many self-inflicted wounds leading to a 4-1 defeat.
However, previous to that was a 3-1 United win at Villa Park in 2023/24.
Plus of course a great record at St James’ Park against Aston Villa.
The talk and the friendlies are over, now time for action.
**Newcastle team v Aston Villa:**
Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton, Tonali, Bruno, Barnes, Gordon, Elanga
A competitive debut for Anthony Elanga and as expected Anthony Gordon looks set to be a false nine.
**Subs:**
Ramsdale, Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Krafth, Osula, Jacob Murphy, Seung-soo, Miley
Ramsdale and Thiaw make the bench and a strong set of subs, at least at the back!
**Opening Newcastle United match schedule:**
**Saturday 16 August –** Aston Villa v Newcastle (12.30pm) TNT Sports
**Monday 25 August –** Newcastle v Liverpool (8pm) Sky Sports
**Saturday 30 August –** Leeds v Newcastle (5.30pm) Sky Sports
**Saturday 13 September** – Newcastle v Wolves (3pm)
**Saturday 20 September** – Bournemouth v Newcastle (3pm)
**Sunday 28 September**– Newcastle v Arsenal (4.30pm) Sky Sports